The 2024 Game Awards delivered a night packed with unforgettable moments, celebrating top-tier titles from the past year while teasing exciting projects on the horizon. Fans were treated to a whirlwind of game reveals, trailers, award announcements, and surprising returns, making it a truly memorable event. Among the standout announcements was Naughty Dog’s shift away from The Last of Us...

Celebrating the joys of shared gaming moments, 2025 proved to be an exceptional year for cooperative experiences, whether gathered around a console or connecting across continents. The year saw a variety of titles that foster teamwork, friendship, and memorable adventures, ranging from intense survival challenges to nostalgic beat 'em ups, and innovative new genres. One standout was Abiotic...

Game Science's latest release, Black Myth: Wukong, debuted on August 20 and has already captivated the PC gaming community, reaching an impressive peak of over 1.4 million concurrent players, surpassing records set by titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring. However, despite extensive internal testing covering the entire development process, the studio has cautioned users about the...

In a stunning debut, Black Myth: Wukong has shattered expectations, achieving a monumental sales milestone within its first 96 hours. The developer, Game Science, confirmed the title has surpassed 10 million units sold globally, a figure that firmly establishes it among the elite in gaming history. This explosive launch has outpaced the early performance of previous blockbusters, including...

Black Myth: Wukong's player surge on Steam is rewriting the record books, propelling it past major multiplayer titans. The action RPG has now eclipsed the all-time concurrent player peaks of both Palworld and Counter-Strike 2. With over 2.13 million players in-game at once, it currently stands as the second-largest game in Steam's history by this measure. Only PUBG: Battlegrounds, with its 2017...

Black Myth: Wukong has now been played by roughly 18 million people worldwide. According to Bloomberg, the Chinese-developed action RPG moved 10 million copies in its first four days and added another 8 million within two weeks. That sales pace puts it ahead of recent heavyweight releases such as Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy in terms of how quickly it’s finding an audience. Analytics...

The director of 'Phantom Blade Zero' observes a pivotal shift occurring within China's gaming industry. He highlights 'Black Myth: Wukong' as a potential landmark release that could redefine global perceptions. This movement represents a cultural and creative bridge, merging diverse influences into original IPs. A significant trend is the migration of developers from mobile-first projects to...

Deep of Night expedition launches Thursday, September 11 at 18:30 PDT (03:30 CEST / 10:30 JST). This is an extreme-difficulty mode created for players who’ve repeatedly mastered Night runs. Hostile forces encountered here are far stronger than in standard expeditions. You cannot pick which Nightlord appears during a Deep of Night run. Dynamic terrain changes will not be applied while...

Platforms: PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S / Steam New features You can now voluntarily drop your Deep of Night rank by one depth level. When dropping a level, your rank is placed at the midpoint of the lower depth. Rank demotion protection added for depth levels 3–5: Depth 3: protection lasts for 1 defeat. Depth 4 and 5: protection lasts for 2...

Where should I start if I want quick weapon or armor upgrades? If you’re looking to strengthen your weapons or armor without wandering endlessly, your best bet is to focus on early dungeons and specific bosses that drop upgrade materials. Areas like the Stormveil Castle and the Gatefront Ruins are excellent starting points. You’ll often find smithing stones and materials as drops...

FromSoftware, Inc. is preparing to launch a new multiplayer experience set within the universe of Elden Ring™, with a focus on cooperative gameplay. The upcoming closed network test will take place from February 14th to 17th, offering players a chance to team up and face formidable enemies. Participants will be able to form squads of three to explore the dynamic world of Limveld, a...

Prepare for a treacherous journey into a world that reshapes itself with every attempt. Elden Ring Nightreign, a standalone multiplayer survival experience, arrives May 30th. Forge alliances and adapt swiftly in a co-op struggle against a dynamically shifting landscape. Each expedition presents a new configuration of biomes, armaments, and foes, demanding constant vigilance. The core objective...

FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have unveiled a new project titled Elden Ring Nightreign, which is a standalone cooperative experience set in a parallel universe to the 2022 hit, Elden Ring. The announcement was made at The Game Awards 2024, accompanied by an official trailer that showcased the game’s core features. Nightreign invites players to join forces with up to two allies, exploring...

Limveld plunges into an unending night with a free update that introduces the Deep of Night mode to Elden Ring Nightreign. The new mode is available now at no charge for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. Deep of Night cranks up the danger: enemies throughout Limveld can appear mutated and far more lethal, and the map conceals threats like the Nightlord and...

Step into the shadows with the initial quartet of Nightfarers. The Recluse commands forgotten magic, her power a stolen legacy that spells doom for those who lurk in darkness. Ironeye's arrows are a swift and certain truth, piercing the gloom with unerring precision. Meet the chaos of battle with the Raider's resolute heart, carving a path through the terrors of the night. The Duchess moves...

Three months have passed since Elden Ring: Nightreign launched its paid Forsaken Hollows DLC, introducing two new Nightfarers, an additional map, two final bosses, and a variety of fresh enemies and events. Since then, the community’s patience is wearing thin, as fans eagerly await news or confirmation of another substantial update—or at least the arrival of the long-anticipated...

Elden Ring Nightreign, the standalone multiplayer co-op survival action game from FromSoftware and Bandai Namco, is getting new DLC: Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows, arriving December 4. The expansion brings two playable Nightfarer classes with unique abilities to help you survive the night. A new roster of enemies awaits, including the looming Dreglord as a new final boss, plus...